Writing Desk And Set
Antique 19th Century Italian Desks and Writing Tables
Mahogany
Antique Late 19th Century French French Provincial Desks and Writing Tables
Leather, Oak
Antique Early 1800s British Georgian Desks and Writing Tables
Oak
Antique Late 19th Century French Empire Desks and Writing Tables
Brass
Antique Mid-19th Century French Louis XV Desks and Writing Tables
Ormolu
Vintage 1980s Norwegian Post-Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Metal
Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Leather, Mahogany
Vintage 1970s American Desks and Writing Tables
Brass
Antique 1870s Austrian Biedermeier Desks and Writing Tables
Upholstery, Walnut
2010s Pakistani Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Walnut, Paint
Vintage 1980s Desks and Writing Tables
Kingwood
Vintage 1920s Czech Desks and Writing Tables
Oak
Early 20th Century French Louis XV Desks and Writing Tables
Ormolu
20th Century French Art Deco Desks and Writing Tables
Fabric, Macassar
2010s Indian Other Desks and Writing Tables
Metal
2010s American Other Desks and Writing Tables
Metal, Sheet Metal
2010s Indian Other Desks and Writing Tables
Metal, Sheet Metal
2010s American Other Desks and Writing Tables
Metal, Sheet Metal
2010s Indian Other Desks and Writing Tables
Metal, Sheet Metal
2010s Indian Other Desks and Writing Tables
Metal, Sheet Metal
2010s American Other Desks and Writing Tables
Metal, Sheet Metal
2010s Indian Other Desks and Writing Tables
Metal, Sheet Metal
2010s American Other Desks and Writing Tables
Metal, Sheet Metal
Late 20th Century German Post-Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Metal
2010s American Other Desks and Writing Tables
Metal, Brass, Sheet Metal
2010s American Other Desks and Writing Tables
Metal, Sheet Metal
Antique Late 19th Century European Baroque Revival Desks and Writing Tables
Oak
Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Brass
2010s Indian Other Desks and Writing Tables
Metal
2010s Indian Other Desks and Writing Tables
Metal
2010s American Other Desks and Writing Tables
Metal, Sheet Metal
2010s American Other Desks and Writing Tables
Metal, Sheet Metal
2010s American Other Desks and Writing Tables
Metal, Sheet Metal
Vintage 1930s British Art Deco Desks and Writing Tables
Steel, Chrome
2010s American Other Desks and Writing Tables
Metal, Sheet Metal
2010s Indian Other Desks and Writing Tables
Metal, Sheet Metal
2010s Indian Other Desks and Writing Tables
Metal, Sheet Metal
Early 20th Century French Art Deco Desks and Writing Tables
Wood
2010s Italian Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Metal
Vintage 1980s Italian Post-Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Bronze, Iron
2010s American Other Desks and Writing Tables
Metal, Sheet Metal
Antique 19th Century French French Provincial Desks and Writing Tables
Walnut
Antique 1890s English Neoclassical Desks and Writing Tables
Ormolu
Antique Late 19th Century English Louis XVI Desks and Writing Tables
Ormolu
Vintage 1910s Edwardian Desks and Writing Tables
Mahogany
Mid-20th Century British Desks and Writing Tables
Teak
2010s Mexican Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Wood, Hardwood, Poplar
2010s Mexican Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Wood, Hardwood, Walnut
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Desks and Writing Tables
Metal
1990s Unknown Louis XV Desks and Writing Tables
Mahogany
2010s Indian Other Desks and Writing Tables
Metal, Sheet Metal
2010s Indian Other Desks and Writing Tables
Sheet Metal
2010s American Other Desks and Writing Tables
Metal, Brass, Sheet Metal
2010s American Other Desks and Writing Tables
Metal, Brass, Sheet Metal
2010s American Other Desks and Writing Tables
Metal, Sheet Metal, Brass
Antique 1880s Desks and Writing Tables
Hardwood
Antique 1880s Desks and Writing Tables
Hardwood
Vintage 1940s Italian Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Beech, Mahogany, Maple
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Rattan, Glass, Wood, Lacquer
Vintage 1940s French Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Brass
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How Much is a Writing Desk And Set?
- What is a writing desk?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertSeptember 25, 2019
A writing desk may refer to a desk with a top, often sloping, for writing on or to a portable case with compartments to hold writing materials and a surface for writing.
- 1stDibs ExpertOctober 12, 2021A small writing table is also called a davenport table or davenport desk. They normally feature a sloped or inclined top attached with hinges to the back of the table. On 1stDibs, find a variety of antique and vintage davenport desks.
- 1stDibs ExpertOctober 19, 2021A writing desk with drawers is also called a secretary. It is a desk with drawers, one of which can be pushed out and the front of the desk lowered to create a flat writing surface. These writing desks have been made in a variety of styles over the years. Shop for a variety of writing tables with drawers on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertJune 15, 2023What an old-fashioned writing desk is called varies by design. Pieces with drop-down fronts are secretary desks (these are typically made of two parts: a chest of drawers on the bottom and a hutch or cupboard with shelves on the top), while ones that rest on two pillars, cabinets or bookcases are pedestal desks. A desk with a small writing surface positioned in front of drawers and cubbies is a bureau à gradin. On 1stDibs, shop a selection of desks.
- 1stDibs ExpertMarch 3, 2023In French, the term for a writing desk that often featured a drop-down writing surface is secretaire. This type of desk is called a secretary desk in English. Simply put, a secretary desk is a multifunctional piece of furniture with a hinged writing surface that folds open or drops down. When the leaf is folded out, small inner storage compartments, which are called pigeonholes, cubbies, recesses or drawers, are revealed. On 1stDibs, shop antique secretary desks from some of the world's top sellers.